SERVICES
Dr Wassermann and Dr Church consult and treat a variety of eye diseases. The practice is a DSP of the major medical aids. Please confirm when making a booking if your medial aid/option of the medical aid is covered
by the DSP agreements.
COMPREHENSIVE EYE HEALTH EXAMS
These exams are thorough evaluations of your eye health and vision. They typically include assessments of visual acuity, intraocular pressure (for glaucoma screening), visual field testing, examination of the retina, and assessment of eye coordination and movement. Comprehensive eye exams are essential for detecting any vision problems or eye diseases early on.​
Treatment may involve medications, laser therapy, or surgery, depending on the specific condition.
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All laser treatments are conducted in our consulting Rooms. Surgery takes place at Umhlanga Eye Institute
CATARACT REMOVAL AND
INTRA-OCULAR LENS IMPLANTS
Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens from the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure is typically performed using small incisions and advanced techniques such as phacoemulsification. Intraocular lens implants are chosen based on the patient's specific needs, such as correcting near-sightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
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The eye specialists take special care in calculating the correct lens for your needs. We use up to date equipment to determine the best lens for your eye. With an increasing number of patients with a history of previous refractive surgery or other challenges, biometry has become the holy grail of cataract surgery excellence. With a wrong lens calculation even the best operation will render poor visual outcomes.
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During your initial consultations all your expectations will be addressed.
LASIK/PRK AND STREAMLIGHT
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) are both types of refractive surgery used to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK involves creating a thin flap in the cornea, while PRK involves removing the corneal surface layer entirely. Both procedures reshape the cornea using a laser to improve vision. Streamlight may refer to a specific brand or type of laser used in these procedures.
DRY EYE TEAR CARE
Dry eye syndrome occurs when your eyes don't produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Treatment options include artificial tear drops, prescription medications to reduce inflammation, and procedures such as punctal plugs to help retain tears on the eye's surface.
KERATOCONUS AND CROSS-LINKING TREATMENT
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition in which the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, causing distorted vision. Corneal collagen cross-linking is a procedure that strengthens the cornea by applying riboflavin (vitamin B2) eye drops and then exposing the cornea to ultraviolet light. This treatment can help slow or halt the progression of keratoconus.
MEDICAL EYE DISEASES – AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)
AMD is a common eye condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. There are two types of AMD: dry and wet. Treatment for dry AMD may involve nutritional supplements and lifestyle modifications. Wet AMD may require injections of medications into the eye to slow disease progression and preserve vision.
